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Nicki Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2025)
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4.3(3 parent reviews) ·Nicki Day Nursery, 190 Southampton Way, LONDON, SE5 7EU · Southwark
Number of places
32 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2025
Local authority
Southwark

About this day nursery

Nicki Day Nursery Ltd is a childcare provider located in London, SE5 7EU, offering care from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery is currently accepting applications for January 2026 starts, and interested parents are encouraged to complete an application form to be placed on a waiting list.

The enrolment process typically involves a viewing, completion of key forms, and a trial settling-in day, with placement notifications issued by December 10th. While food is an additional cost of £5 per day, covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner, parents also have the option to provide their child's food in line with the nursery's healthy eating guide.

Early drop-off and late collection can be arranged with management for an extra fee. The nursery also accommodates children on Universal funded placements from 9 am to 3 pm.

Visits can be scheduled by calling the nursery, with in-house tours available on weekdays between 1-3 pm.

What it's like

Children arrive early at the nursery and are eager to meet their friends and start their day. They form strong bonds with their key person, who knows their individual needs well. Staff are positive role models and support children's speech and communication skills through a range of fun and exciting activities.

Accepting January 2026 applicationsFood available for additional feeEarly drop-off and late collection available

Pricing & funding

Fees exclude food, which is available for an additional daily charge covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Parents can alternatively provide their own meals. Early drop-offs and late collections can be accommodated for an extra fee.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Food is billed as an additional charge and can be paid monthly or termly.
  • Parents may choose to provide their own food in alignment with the healthy eating guide.
  • Early drop-off and late collection are available for an extra cost.

Key facts

Food

Provided at extra cost (£5 per day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Parents can also provide food following a healthy eating guide.

Opening hours

Day-care: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Office Phone Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Nicki Day Nursery

Last inspected 13 March 2025 · Emma Mizzi

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive early at the nursery and are eager to meet their friends and start their day. They form strong bonds with their key person, who knows their individual needs well. Staff are positive role models and support children's speech and communication skills through a range of fun and exciting activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from regular opportunities to be physically active and play outdoors in the fresh air.
  • Staff observe children and carefully monitor their development and progress, quickly identifying where children need additional support.
  • Staff share daily updates and make suggestions on how parents can support learning at home on the online system.
  • Children demonstrate excitement as they re-enact favourite stories in fun and dynamic ways.
  • Managers implement regular supervision sessions to discuss any support that staff require for their key children or themselves.

Areas to develop

  • 1plan more effectively to enable children to foster a deeper understanding of the technological world in which they live.
Inspection #10372348 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that their children are happy at the nursery and have good relationships with their key person.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery differentiates teaching methods to ensure that all children take part, providing a broad and inclusive approach, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). When children need additional support, staff work with parents and outside agencies, and initiate individual learning plans while awaiting advice and guidance.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from regular opportunities to be physically active and play outdoors in the fresh air. The staff have worked hard to develop the outdoor space into an exciting and vibrant area with activities for all age groups to explore.

Parent Reviews of Nicki Day Nursery

4.3
(3)

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Inspection history

Date: July 2010

  • March 2025Good
  • April 2019Good
  • April 2018Inadequate
  • January 2013Good
  • July 2010Outstanding

Frequently asked about Nicki Day Nursery

About the setting

Nicki Day Nursery registered in 2004 in Camberwell, London. The nursery is open from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. There are seven members of staff who work directly with the children, all of whom hold relevant early years qualifications. The nursery provides government funded places for childcare.

URN
EY287524
Registered person
Nicki Day Nursery Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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